It’s National Donut Day!
🍩 Have you had one yet today, or picked up some for your family, friends, or co-workers? If not, may we suggest Donut Wheel-Ina Rd?
🍩 Donut Wheel is Marana’s local, family-owned donut shop. They’ve been serving up delicious and fresh donuts, fritters, cinnamon rolls, and more for over 20 years!
Donut Wheel has been consistently ranked as one of the top donut shops in Southern Arizona by publications such as Tucson Weekly, Tucson Foodie, and the Arizona Daily Star, and has been a longtime favorite of Marana locals.
Visit our website for more excellent local restaurants in and around Marana that you can try this summer!
#DiscoverMaranaAZ #MaranaAZ #NationalDonutDay #LocalRestaurant #LocalBusiness
Riding into the new month
Here we go! Pedaling our way into May! 🚴♀️🚴🚴♂️
Have you hit the trails in the Tortolita Preserve yet?
May is still a great month for outdoor adventures--get up early, know your limits, drink lots of water and wear sunscreen!
#May1st #NewMonthAdventures #bikelife #MaranaAZ #maranaarizona #DiscoverMaranaAZ #DiscoverMarana #townofmarana
🕶 video: Jon Rosenberg
Our Top 3 Hikes in Saguaro National Park West
Just in time for National Park Week, our top 3 hikes in Saguaro National Park West!
Hiking is the best way to get up-close and personal with this natural gem of Southern Arizona right in Marana’s backyard!
Coyote Pass Loop: A 6.5-mile (with many options for shorter and longer hikes in the same area), starting from the Ringtail Access Trailhead, just past the park entrance from Picture Rocks Rd. See majestic saguaros, stunning vistas of the Tucson Mountains, small canyons, and petroglyphs. You might still see some wildflowers, that’ll give your hike a splash of color!
Wasson Peak: Impress your friends by saying that you climbed to the highest point in a mountain range, because you did! At 4,688’, it’s the tallest in the Tucson Mountains. The 7.6-mile hike up and back on the King Canyon Trail winds through the canyons and ridgelines of the park until it reaches a saddle (where you can see for miles in either direction), and the trail becomes steeper. You’ll go through a series of switchbacks and across a ridge to reach the summit.
Passey/Packrat Loop: An overall easy hike that lets you feel like you’ve gotten a workout in and that you went out into the middle of the desert, but that’s right on Marana’s border near Continental Ranch! At 2.5 miles long, the trail climbs over a ridgeline, meanders through the towering saguaros on the desert floor, and provides stunning vistas of the “M”-shaped Sombrero Peak and Panther Peak in the background. It’s great if you only have a short amount of time.
Visit our website for more on these hikes, Saguaro National Park West, and outdoor adventures you can have in Southern Arizona!
Photo/Video Credits: @obviously_outdoorsy, @victorirose, @gaddiemarner, @christianperanzi, @theamericanroadtrips
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Picture the future of tourism in Marana!
🕒 Don't Miss Out! 🕒
Haven't had a chance to fill out the Marana Tourism Survey? Don't worry, you still have time!
Your insights are crucial as we map out the next decade, whether you're a local resident OR a visitor.
Share your voice today and help shape the future of Marana!
https://www.discovermarana.org/tourismsurvey/
#MaranaAZ #DiscoverMaranaAZ #visitors #DiscoverMarana #townofmarana #marana
#tourism
#TourismThursday #tourismthursday
It's #WildflowerWednesday and we're pleased to report cactus blooms are adding to the beauty of Marana this week!
While up in Dove Mountain in the Tortolita Mountains we spotted wonderful wildflowers, along with buds on cholla and blooming ocotillo!
Some smaller cacti are also blooming (we saw some pink blooms but couldn't get close enough for pics, since they were off trail).
What are you spotting? Share your pictures with us!
#wildflowers #cactus #DiscoverMaranaAZ #maranaaz🌵🌞 #maranaarizona
See the flowers of Marana, Arizona before they're gone!
This is your reminder to get outside to see the wildflowers before they're gone! It's not a #superbloom year but we still think these blooms are spectacular.
Right now you can spot wildflowers in and around Marana at these locations:
📍 The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain property along with the Wild Burro Trailhead
📍Tortolita Preserve
📍Saguaro National Park West (as of last week--things change rapidly with wildflowers!)
📍El Rio Preserve
📍Along Tangerine Road from Dove Mountain all the way into Oro Valley! (We suggest parking at Tangerine Sky Park and hit the trail along Tangerine!)
📍Cortaro Road near Quail Run Elementary School
📍There may be some in the Ironwood Forest National Monument but we have not gotten out that way to see for ourselves.
Let us know if you find more spots to check out!
#maranaaz🌵🌞 #MakeMemoriesInMarana #maranaarizona #DiscoverMaranaAZ #visitors #DiscoverMarana #townofmarana #marana #Wildflowers #ElRioPreserve #WildflowerSeason #FamilyFun #Spring
Picture the Future of Tourism in Marana!
Discover Marana, Arizona!
❤️ Picture The Future Of Marana’s Tourism Economy!
🍴 Restaurants, shopping, hiking, biking, golf, culture and outdoor adventures. These are the top things tourists are looking for when it comes to choosing a destination to visit.
😍 They're also the top things residents are looking for to enjoy their community!
🥰 We want to know, what are we missing? What makes Marana unique? What do you already love about living (or visiting) here, and what could make you love it even more?
Picture the future with us!
#DiscoverMaranaAZ #DiscoverMarana #maranaaz #hikemarana #bikemarana #ironwoodforestnationalmonument #saguaronationalpark #saguaros #thankfulthursday #sunsetlovers
Wonder what they're planning?? 🤔
Check out these three bobcats in the front yard at Gene Jackson's home in Marana! Gene shared this great video with us for #WildlifeWednesday!
Gene and his wife are new to the area and say this was a cool experience to have the bobcats so close (but far enough to be safe!).
Share your pictures with us! DM or tag us!
#maranaaz #Marana #discovermarana #desertlife #HikeAZ #VisitArizona #leavenotrace #wildlifephotography
#maranaaz🌵🌞 #maranaarizona #DiscoverMaranaAZ #DiscoverMarana #townofmarana
The @tucson_bicycleclassic Marana Time Trial is underway! This morning the riders kicked off every few seconds and they'll go all day long until all 600 are done!
It's amazing to watch the riders warm up and then race against the clock!
You're welcome to head down to Tangerine and Interstate 10 today (Friday). The event wraps up around 3pm and the pros start after lunch. (link in bio!)
It's a beautiful day for a ride in Marana!
Thank you Town of Marana and Marana Parks and Rec for helping make today happen!
Let's Ride in Marana!
🚲If you're near Interstate 10 and Tangerine Road in Marana this week you may see pro cyclists testing out the path for the Tucson Bicycle Classic Marana Time Trial!
This event is free to watch on Friday between 9am and 3pm!
❓ What is a time trial? A time trial is cycling's purest test. In a time trial, riders race alone down a set course, setting off one after the other at regular intervals. The clock starts for each of them when they roll down the start ramp and stops for each of them when they cross the finish line.
More info: https://www.discovermarana.org/blog/welcome-the-tucson-bicycle-classic-to-marana/
#cycling #cyclinglife #DiscoverMarana #maranaaz
Let's Ride in Marana!
🚲If you're near Interstate 10 and Tangerine Road in Marana this week you may see pro cyclists testing out the path for the Tucson Bicycle Classic Marana Time Trial!
This event is free to watch on Friday between 9am and 3pm!
❓ What is a time trial? A time trial is cycling's purest test. In a time trial, riders race alone down a set course, setting off one after the other at regular intervals. The clock starts for each of them when they roll down the start ramp and stops for each of them when they cross the finish line.
More info: https://www.discovermarana.org/blog/welcome-the-tucson-bicycle-classic-to-marana/
#cycling #cyclinglife #DiscoverMarana #maranaaz
Let's Ride in Marana!
🚲If you're near Interstate 10 and Tangerine Road in Marana this week you may see pro cyclists testing out the path for the Tucson Bicycle Classic Marana Time Trial!
This event is free to watch on Friday between 9am and 3pm!
❓ What is a time trial? A time trial is cycling's purest test. In a time trial, riders race alone down a set course, setting off one after the other at regular intervals. The clock starts for each of them when they roll down the start ramp and stops for each of them when they cross the finish line.
More info: https://www.discovermarana.org/blog/welcome-the-tucson-bicycle-classic-to-marana/
#cycling #cyclinglife #DiscoverMarana #maranaaz
Let's Ride in Marana!
🚲If you're near Interstate 10 and Tangerine Road in Marana this week you may see pro cyclists testing out the path for the Tucson Bicycle Classic Marana Time Trial!
This event is free to watch on Friday between 9am and 3pm!
❓ What is a time trial? A time trial is cycling's purest test. In a time trial, riders race alone down a set course, setting off one after the other at regular intervals. The clock starts for each of them when they roll down the start ramp and stops for each of them when they cross the finish line.
More info: https://www.discovermarana.org/blog/welcome-the-tucson-bicycle-classic-to-marana/
Tucson Bicycle Classic #cycling #cyclinglife #DiscoverMarana #maranaaz
ROCK OUT at the ONLY gem & mineral show in Marana, The Miner's Co-Op Rock Show! Make the short drive to browse a huge selection of gemstones, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, and more from all around the world, from dozens of vendors. The best part of the Miner's Co-Op is that many of the people you see at the tables are the same people who mined the stones and minerals out of the Earth, and some pieces may have an interesting, personal story behind them!
The show runs from 9 AM - 5 PM Daily, through February 11th, at Sports Park Tucson, 6901 N. Casa Grande Hwy
HELPFUL TIPS:
-Use the Ina Road exit off of Interstate 10. Sports Park Tucson is inaccessible from Orange Grove Road due to construction. Take the Frontage Road to the west of the highway, the park will be on the right.
-Bring cash. Several of the vendors are able to accept credit cards, but some aren't, and there are no ATM's on site. Admission to the show itself is free.
-Bring water bottles, since you may spend several hours browsing the show. Food trucks are often on-site as well during busier times, but the schedule for those can vary greatly.
Visit our website for more on the Miner's Co-Op, and more on Gem Show Season in Southern Arizona!
Tucson Miner's Co-op The Rock Show
#DiscoverMaranaAZ #MaranaAZ #GemShow #TucsonGemShow #RockShow #Minerals #HiddenGems #Miner #VisitArizona
Marana is your gateway to Southern Arizona's National and State Parks this MLK Day Weekend!
Warmer & sunny weather + FREE admission to State & National Parks = a perfect long weekend in Southern Arizona!
This Monday, all National Parks and Arizona State Parks are offering FREE admission in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the cold, cloudy weather is giving way to temperatures in the 60’s and sunny skies for the weekend!
Marana is a perfect home base to explore all the National and State Parks that Southern Arizona has to offer! 4 parks are a 20-minute drive (or less!) from Marana, and one more is about an hour’s drive. Ready to start planning your adventure? Visit DiscoverMarana.org for more on these parks and trails, as well as places to stay, local restaurants, and other things to do in and around Marana!
SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK WEST – Located in the Tucson Mountains and their western slopes, Saguaro National Park West is home to expansive forests of saguaro cacti, and trails for every skill level, for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders! Saguaro National Park is one of only 9 certified Urban Dark Sky Places worldwide, with the unique opportunity to see an expanse of stars while still being near a city!
IRONWOOD FOREST NATIONAL MONUMENT –Located west of Marana, this remote and undeveloped place is full of endless desert views, saguaro cacti, wildlife, historic sites dating back to ancient times, and large stands of the namesake Ironwood trees.
PICACHO PEAK STATE PARK – Best known for the prominent peak that lets you know that you’re getting close to the Tucson area, Picacho Peak challenges hikers from all around Arizona and beyond! Brave a steep hike to the summit, or stroll around the base of the peak!
ORACLE STATE PARK – Located just under an hour away from Marana, Oracle State Park is best-known for offering excellent stargazing conditions! During the day, you can check out the historic Kannally Ranch, and expansive views of the currently snow-capped Catalina Mountains! Visit the park’s website for more on how to access i
It's #WildlifeWednesday! This coyote was spotted having fun playing with clumps of grass in a local park here in Marana a few weeks ago.
It's a great reminder that the desert creatures don't see the difference--they can show up anywhere. The best thing to do is just stay back, the critter will usually move on. (More tips from the town here: https://www.maranaaz.gov/living-with-desert-wildlife)
Ann Chang sent this in and was shooting the video from a safe distance. If you have wildlife photos or video to share, send us a DM!
#wildlifephotography #WildlifeWednesday #maranaaz🌵🌞 #maranaarizona #DiscoverMaranaAZ #DiscoverMarana #townofmarana #marana #wildlife
Have you seen our new Discovery Series Banner Installation at the Tucson Premium Outlets at Marana Center? Check it out at the Canyon Court for some inspiration for your Marana adventure!
#DiscoverMaranaAZ #MakeMemoriesInMarana